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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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